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SHOCKING: Guus hiddink - What They Never Told You

‘I was offered all sorts in South Korea, but I couldn’t accept the villa on a volcanic island’ Guus Hiddink on being revered in South Korea

The Dutchman oversaw South Korea's run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002

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'An unknown number called, asking to meet at the hotel opposite my home. I thought, “How does he know where I live? How did he get my number?”’ Guus Hiddink recalls how he landed the South Korea job

The Dutchman led South Korea to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002

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‘I told the players they’d be exempt from military service if we reached the semi-finals. They huddled together and started crying, one by one’ How Guus Hiddink motivated South Korea’s 2002 World Cup heroes

The Dutch coach led South Korea to a World Cup semi-final in 2002

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‘Afterwards, the Italians trashed the entire dressing room. Chairs flew through the air. I stood at a distance, arms crossed, watching. They really needed to blow off steam’ Guus Hiddink on South Korea’s 2002 World Cup upset over Italy

South Korea’s win over Italy was one of the most controversial matches in World Cup history

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Curacao, the tiny nation ready to paint the World Cup blue

With a population of just 155,000 people, Curacao will be the smallest nation ever to play at a World Cup this summer. FourFourTwo visited the island to find out how they've made it

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NEW ISSUE: Battle for the World Cup! Jeremy Doku and Mikel Merino exclusives, Joe Cole & Ashley Cole’s World Cup memories, Roberto Martinez on Cristiano Ronaldo, Javier Zanetti on Lionel Messi, plus USA '94, Guus Hiddink and Youri Djorkaeff Q&A

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Harry Souttar treads a familiar route in bid to represent Australia at World Cup

The imposing Socceroos defender has already proved he can make an impact at a major tournament despite an injury-affected build-up

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How many caretaker managers have won major trophies? Here's the list Chelsea caretaker boss Calum McFarlane is looking to join

There's been a few at Chelsea, but the list of caretaker gaffers with actual silverware to their name is pretty short

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Calum McFarlane returns to Chelsea hotseat but Rosenior era raises doubts

Young coach showed tactical nous in his first caretaker stint but was also part of Liam Rosenior’s backroom team

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‘The excitement is already there’: Fred Rutten ready to lead Curaçao to the World Cup

The Dutchman, who succeeded Dick Advocaat, was once offered the assistant’s role to Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

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Arnold out to conquer toughest job, end World Cup pain

Iraq's Australian coach Graham Arnold speaks to AAP about his quest to qualify for June's World Cup. Iraq face a play-off on Wednesday (AEDT).

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20 years on: Aloisi opens up about joy, legacy and more

Two decades on from the iconic penalty shootout, Socceroos legend John Aloisi has vivid memories of the spot kick that ended Australia's World Cup heartache.

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From Hiddink to Pochettino: How the US’s journey to a home World Cup compares with South Korea 2002

Both countries had major question marks a year from kickoff, but South Korea turned those into one of the most memorable tourney runs ever

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Journeyman managers

A look at some of the game's most epic coaching careers

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National teams that employed foreign managers

After Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager, a look at the national teams that have employed foreign coaches....

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England, Netherlands and the curious case of intertwined ideals, style and history

Decades of overlapping cultures make this a fascinating semi-final battle at Euro 2024

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Enzo Maresca the latest to take on Chelsea’s Italian job

The former Leicester boss becomes the seventh Italian to lead the west London club.

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Failed South Korea Hunt For Klinsmann Successor Unmasks Deeper Issues

Led by skipper and Spurs ace Son Heung-min, South Korea are on course to reach the next stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

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Managers who won trophies in multiple countries

These coaches all got their hands on silverware with clubs from at least two nations

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Brazil star claims shock 2016 Chelsea move offered 'invaluable experience' - despite making just two appearances

Chelsea's loan signing seemed like a gimmick in 2016, but the Brazil striker moving to the club saw it as a dream come true

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Best managers of the 00s

Jose Mourinho wasn't the only "special one" doing the rounds in the 2000s

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John Aloisi’s 2005 penalty is unforgettable – but our commentary still makes me cringe

I went to bed that night believing we’d be hammered for the unprofessional nature of our World Cup qualifier call, but it’s become iconic

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Infamous evening at the MCG defined Terry Venables’ Socceroos stint

English football manager, who died aged 80 after a long illness, oversaw 23 Australia games but is best remembered for 1997 World Cup qualifier

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Graham Arnold reaches milestone as Socceroos continue on World Cup path

The coach who ‘bleeds green and gold’ will break an Australian record when his team faces Bangladesh in a qualifier this week

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Arnold bemoans Australia’s lack of funding despite World Cup success

Graham Arnold has sided with Ange Postecoglou in delivering a damning verdict on the lack of funding for football in Australia ahead of their friendly with England

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